November
> Wilmington
Thalian Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Thalian Hall
November > Wilmington
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science
There are permanent and featured exhibits along with special programs too numerous to list in this calendar. Be sure to check out their exhibits and events calendar when planning your to-do list. Admission charged. Cape Fear Museum
November > Wilmington
Cameron Art Museum
The Cameron Art Museum presents 6-8 special exhibitions annually; monthly family and children's programs (Kids @ CAM); weekly interdisciplinary, public programs (lectures, music, films, literature, dance); and ongoing workshops and classes in ceramics... more info: Cameron Art Museum
mid-April thru mid-December > Wilmington
Farmers' Market
The City of Wilmington, in cooperation with the New Hanover County Cooperative Extension, announces the opening of the Farmers' Market at Halyburton Park. Regional produce, plants, herbs, cut flowers, seafood and more will be featured weekly, with special events and promotions to be held throughout the year. www.wilmingtonfarmers.com
November 07 > Wilmington
St. Stan's Polish Festival
There will be traditional Polish cuisine, entertainment, children's games, raffles, live & silent auctions, craft sale, dancing, music and great fun! www.ststans-nc.org
November 15 > Wilmington
Annual Battleship Half Marathon
The Wilmington Roadrunners conduct this challenging TAC-certified race that starts and finishes at the Battleship, encompassing three bridges and Greenfield Lake. Funds benefit the Battleship and the Wilmington Family YMCA. www.wilmingtonroadrunners.org>
November 22 - 23 > Wilmington
Wilmington Railroad Museum Train Show & Sale
There will vendors selling train-related items, free model train clinics, G Scale, O Scale and N Scale operating layouts and a special area with remote control trains for the kids. All proceeds benefit the Wilmington Railroad Museum. wrrm.org
November 25 > Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina Holiday Flotilla
The Flotilla features a lighted parade of sailboats, motorboats, and yachts decorated for the holidays that cruise along Banks Channel. www.ncholidayflotilla.org
Last week of November thru December > Carolina Beach
Walking Tour of the Lake
One mile magical walk around Carolina Beach Lake. Local community groups will have lighted displays, luminaries and caroling. Island Of Lights Festival
Late November thru Late December > Wilmington
Enchanted Airlie
Airlie Gardens will be the setting for magical evenings of illumination and wonderment when it is transformed into Enchanted Airlie on weekends during the holiday season. Beginning Thanksgiving weekend and continuing until Christmas Eve the Gardens will be open from 5 PM until 9 PM. Airlie Gardens will welcome visitors to revel in an evening of simple pleasures- strolling on foot through a glittering landscape of twinkling oaks and lighted displays. Merrymakers can partake in traditional holiday delights: beverages, sweets, & savories for purchase, Santa visits, Cape Fear Model Railroad Club's train layouts, musical performances, and one of a kind gifts including Christmas decorations. There will be something special for all ages, a perfect family outing in a showcase garden. Admission charge. Airlie Gardens
November 27 > Carolina Beach
Island of Lights Light-Up Celebration
Fun filled ceremony to begin the month long "Island of Lights Festival." Local entertainment and refreshments provided. Free, 6:30pm Pleasure Island Tourism
November 28 > Carolina Beach
Island of Lights Holiday Flotilla
Fishing boats and pleasure craft electrically decorated with thousands of lights present a spectacular display on the Intracoastal Waterway. Pleasure Island Tourism
